Kim Kwang-kyu is a South Korean actor whose funny and warm supporting roles have made him a favourite for decades. He was born on 8 December 1967 in Busan. He is 172 cm tall and weighs 67 kg, and he is with Think Entertainment. On Oxfea, he plays Shin Joong-hae in Business Proposal (2022) and An Dae-yong in The Judge from Hell (2024).

Early life

His road to acting was unusual: he worked as a taxi driver in Busan before chasing his dream. He moved to Seoul and made his film debut in 1999, already in his thirties. His real-life experience gave his acting a natural, honest feeling.

Career and breakthrough

He built his name in films such as Friend (2001) and Tazza: The High Rollers (2006), and became a regular face in television dramas. Sitcoms and variety shows showed his funny personality, and his bald head and warm smile became his trademark. His Oxfea filmography also includes Knight Flower and Bon Appetit, Your Majesty.

Popular roles

On Oxfea, fans enjoy him as the kind father figure Shin Joong-hae in Business Proposal and as An Dae-yong in The Judge from Hell. He often plays fathers, bosses and neighbours, and he can make viewers laugh and cry in the same episode.

Recent work and why fans love them

Kim Kwang-kyu is still busy in his late fifties, loved by viewers of all ages. Fans enjoy his honesty about his hard early life and the joy he brings to every set.